SeasonMapNantucket weather in November
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November in Nantucket: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a fair time to visit.
#8 of 12 months in Nantucket · #1207 of 1383 destinations to visit in November · comfort 55/100 (tier D)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Nantucket in November
Other months in Nantucket
Nantucket's forum rates July for warm, sunny days, with one recurring caveat worth knowing before booking a beach-heavy trip: the ocean itself stays genuinely chilly until August catches up, so swimming is more bracing than the air temperature would suggest. Regulars who want both warm water and warm air tend to point toward September instead.
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Nantucket climate normals — November
| Daytime high | 13°C / 55°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 5°C / 41°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 8°C / 46°F | |
| Sea temperature | 12°C / 53°F | 🥶 cold sea |
| Rainfall | 69 mm / 2.7 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 8 days | |
| Humidity | 72% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 4°C / 40°F | |
| Sunshine | 6.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.9 h | |
| Wind | 41 km/h / 25 mph | |
| Snowfall | 0.6 cm / 0.2 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 38 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Nantucket in November
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Peak crowdsChristmas Stroll, Thanksgiving break in United States(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Nantucket's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherNantucket's weather peaks June–August.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Nantucket in November
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Festival
Christmas Stroll
27 Nov – 8 Dec · usuallyChristmas & New YearCrowdedBook earlyThe first weekend of December, when the cobbled centre lights up, Santa arrives by boat and the whole island opens for three days before shutting again for the winter. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Nantucket — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Nantucket in November — FAQ
- Is November a good time to visit Nantucket?
- November in Nantucket: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a fair time to visit. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Nantucket on SeasonMap's comfort score (55/100).
- What is the weather like in Nantucket in November?
- In November, Nantucket averages a daily high of 12.6°C and a low of 5°C, with about 69.2 mm of rain over roughly 7.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Nantucket in November?
- Nantucket has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 38 in November.
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Similar destinations in North America — November
Within 300 km: Newport's Autumn on the Cliff Walk around 10 Oct – 10 Nov.